Essential information about visiting Elizabethan House
A splendid 16th century quayside house - ideal for exploring daily life for the Tudors and Victorians.
Please contact us if you cannot find an event which matches your topic. We are happy to discuss with you how you would like us to tailor activities to support your needs.
The essentials
- Led events only: 2 hours
- Maximum group size: 30 pupils - one class
- Learning programme offer: Reception, Key Stages 1 and 2
- Cost of events: £4.00 per child, adults are free
Museum overview
- The Elizabethan House is one of the buildings on Yarmouth's South Quay that Daniel Defoe described as 'little palaces'
- Excellent hands-on displays on daily life in the past
- Colourful learning space, packed full of historic toys
- Perfect for studying local and social history
- Museum shop with pocket money items
- Located at the heart of Great Yarmouth's Heritage Quarter, with several other museums and heritage sites a short walk away
Parking
The safest drop off point is to the rear of the museum via one way street - Greyfriars Way, there is also a pay & display car park there. Read more about how to get to the Elizabethan House.
Facilities for schools
- Lunch space can be booked if required at the nearby Time and Tide museum.
- Space to store bags and coats
- Learning spaces throughout the museum
- All weather picnic area at nearby Time and Tide Museum
Access
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair access to ground floor only
Bookings and further information
- Please book school visits in advance
- Download our risk assessment information (PDF, 64 KB)
- For more information contact us at greatyarmouth.bookings@norfolk.gov.uk
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